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What is Pericardial Effusion?
Pericardial effusion is a buildup of fluid around the heart muscle. The heart is surrounded by a protective membrane called the pericardium, which is a sac comprised of two layers of tissue with lubricating fluid in between. Pericardial effusion occurs…
What is Menopause?
The menopause transition period, which is also known as perimenopause, is the period of time during which a woman moves beyond her childbearing years and enters menopause. Menopause itself is when a woman has not had a menstrual period for…
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD or GORD, is a condition in which stomach acid leaks backward up the esophagus, the tube between the mouth and stomach. It is a common condition, especially in people over the age of…
What is Roseola Infantum?
Roseola infantum – also called roseola, three-day rash or three-day fever, exanthem subitum, pseudo-rubella, or sixth disease – is a typically mild, self-limiting viral infection that mainly affects infants and toddlers. It causes a high fever, which is often followed…
What is Viral Gastroenteritis?
Viral gastroenteritis is a type of gastroenteritis – a common condition sometimes called stomach flu or food poisoning. Gastroenteritis is the result of irritation and inflammation in the stomach and intestines. It can be caused by infection with a virus…
What is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile chronic arthritis, is a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting the joints. It occurs in children under 16 years old. Learn about types of arthritis occurring in adults…
What is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a type of stroke, or more specifically brain hemorrhage, in which there is bleeding on the surface of the brain. The bleeding occurs in a space between the layers of tissues that cover the brain, in…
What is Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis)?
Cold sores, also known as herpes labialis, is viral infection. In the majority of cases, it is caused by the so-called herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) but also can be caused by the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). Patients with…
What is Lyme Disease?
Lyme disease (LD), also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a condition caused by an infection with the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is spread through the bites of infected black-legged ticks. The World Health Organisation classifies LD as an infectious or…
What is Neonatal Jaundice?
Neonatal jaundice – otherwise known as neonatal hyperbilirubinemia – is a common and usually harmless condition that turns the skin and other parts of a newborn baby’s body yellow in color.[1] Jaundice is often found among newborn babies. In fact,…